Professor Simon Ash works at the forefront of his profession. He is a Consultant and Specialist Orthodontist with over 30 years clinical experience, with a special interest in sleep related breathing disorders, TMJD, and bruxism. He currently works in Harley Street London as part of a multi-disciplinary team managing snoring and sleep apnoea.
Professor Ash is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and an accredited Consultant and Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Furthermore, for many years Professor Ash served as a Regional and Speciality adviser (North Thames) to the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
History
In 1984 as a Senior Registrar at University College Hospital Dental School, Professor Ash became proficient in the use of a range of functional appliances available at the time. Though efficient, many of these appliances suffered from frequent breakages, and patient compliance even in tolerant children and adolescents was a challenge.
Realising the sheer scale of patient numbers, and the need to find a comfortable and robust alternative, he used his clinical experience and inventive flair to develop a non-surgical lifetime solution, made from super alloy chrome cobalt. The Somnowell has a unique lower jaw section that rests in front of the teeth, thereby avoiding infringement on tongue space. Improved recording techniques and precision engineering have given rise to the remarkably comfortable, stable, and well-tolerated Somnowell appliance.
Professor Ash and professional colleagues have further perfected the design and adapted it to meet the various clinical challenges.
Training
Professor Ash was trained at the following world class institutions.
The Royal London Hospital
The Eastman Dental Institute, London
University College Hospital London
Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Qualifications
BDS - Bachelors degree in Dental Surgery
FDS - Rcs Fellowship in Dental Surgery at both Edinburgh and England Colleges of Surgeons
MSc - in Orthodontics Research degree University of London in Orthodontics
M.Orth & D.Orth - Membership and Diplomas in Orthodontics at The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Awards
Chartermark award for excellence in public service Cabinet Office HM Government
Investors in people awards
Best Use of IM&T in a Department, 1998 NHS Healthcare effectiveness awards
Runner up Best Use of IM&T in Healthcare, 1998 Healthcare effectiveness awards
